Summer Vacation

Who wants to think about investing when the weather is great and vacation is calling?

For upcoming Summer happening and great Wisconsin destinations visit Land Sale Wisconsin - our tourism property blog.

Or if you know where your headed - check out our County Blogs!
Wisconsin Land - Adams County
Wisconsin Land - Clark County
Wisconsin Land - Eau Claire County
Wisconsin Land - Jackson County
Wisconsin Land - Juneau County
Wisconsin Land - Wood County

But if you are looking for property - for a vacation getaway, retirement, hunting land or an investment - drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com We'll be here - and we look forward to working with you.

Time Investment

Buying land is rarely a quick decision.
Whether you are looking for a lot for your new home, a few acres for a recreational retreat, a nice 40 for hunting, or a large acreage parcel for investment, you want to see what's available, what your options are, sometimes even before you're exactly sure what you are looking for!
Sure, I've had customers who bought the first property they looked at, and it was exactly what they wanted. I've also had customers who looked for as many as 4 years before finding their perfect property. The majority fall somewhere in the middle.
And that's okay with me - I want my customers to have confidence they made a purchase that is best for them.
So take your time.
Want to see what properties are available now? Visit my website BuyWisconsinLand.com and you can get a good idea of the land market today. Have questions about property? Drop me a line at property@buywisconsinland.com I'll be happy to help you.
Roy Burlingame - Broker/Owner BuyWisconsinLand.com

Mortgage Rates Falling

Some good news from the Wall Street Journal

The financial turmoil in Europe is providing an unexpected windfall for American home buyers, as international money seeking a safe haven is flowing into the U.S., pushing domestic mortgage rates to the lowest levels of the year and back near 50-year lows.
The housing industry had been bracing for months for a period of rising mortgage rates, triggered by the end of the Federal Reserve's $1.25 trillion mortgage-securities purchase program. Conventional wisdom held that mortgage rates would rise as the Fed pulled back from propping up the market.
Instead, many in the industry now say rates could drift as low as 4.5% this summer from 4.86% now, instead of rising to 6% as some economists projected, making for significantly lower payments for Americans buying homes or refinancing their mortgages.
Full Story Mortgage Rates Decline - Home Buyers Get Surprise Boost From Europe Crisis as Loans Drop to Below 5%

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Why Hire a Real Estate Agent

Some decisions are easy. Others not so much. And sometimes you just need more information to make the right choice.
Why work with a Realtor? Elizabeth Weintraub, an About.com guide, gives us this: Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
And when you want to know about Recreational Land in Wisconsin - contact our Realtors: Roy Burlingame, Jerry Burlingame and Kim Auman. They'll be happy to find all the information you need to help you make an informed purchase.

Land sales leading recovery in housing market and why you should care

Here is a fantastic article from the blog of Ann Brenoff at WalletPop.com that really explains the upswing in land sales and why you should be watching.
Land sales leading recovery in housing market and why you should care

Wisconsin Land Values

There is an old adage that says the value of something is what someone is willing to pay for it.
When looking for property, it's nice to have an idea of what others were willing to pay for land to know what you should expect. We at BuyWisconsinLand.com have compliled a list of Average Land Values for many Counties in Wisconsin for the last three years. Although every property is different, this list will give you an overview of the average price per acre for sold property. We hope it helps you with you real estate search. Wisconsin Land Values

Sellers Agent or Buyers Agent

Huh?
When you purchase Real Estate you see a Realtor. So this Realtor is working for you, right? Actually, the answer to that question is sometimes.

In real estate there are Buyers Agents, Sellers Agents and Dual Agents. If you are out shopping for land or a home and stop in a Real Estate office and ask to see some listings, you'll probably be talking to a Sellers Agent, the Realtor who has the listings he or she is showing you. If you decide you don't have time to look through all the listings and want someone to find your perfect property for you, you might hire a Buyers Agent. And Dual Agents....

Rather than reinvent the wheel - here's a great article from Steve Levine's Massachusetts Real Estate Center. Although it refers to Massachusetts, Realtors in Wisconsin and most of the Country operate in the same fashion. It explains all the advantages and disavantages of each and how the Realtor is paid. Buyer or Seller Agent

If you have any further questions about working with Realtors, drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com We look forward to working with you!